I Live In Picardie
Les Fatals Picards Lyrics


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Hello,
Hello,
Where are you from ?
I am from Picardie
What ?
I am from Picardie
WHAT ?
I am from Picardie
Oh you mean just like the "man of the Picardie" ?
Yes exactly, except I don't live on a peniche
So where do you live then ?
Bah, I live in Picardie Bah,
Just like the "man of the Picardie" ?
Yes, enfin, euh...

I am from Picardie, the land of the rallye
I am from Picardie, the land of 2 be 3
I am from Picardie, you know Annie Cordy ?
She's not from Picardie... just not like me

So you live on a boat then ?
I don't live on a boat I live in Méru in Picardie
And when I look at the stars and you know it's the night
I think about all the misery in the world and I think it's so unfair
And I could have been a camionneur if I only had the permit
And I think why ? Why me ? Why Picardie ?
But I also think... you and me... maybe
We could built a strong relationship based on mutual understanding
And be happy...

Happy in Picardie if you stay with me
Please stay in Picardie, that's not so much pourri
Fatal Picardie, must I be so lonely ?
Fucking Picardie, mort au rat pays

I am gened but, look Jean Paul, I'm not sure I can stay
I've got to go back to where I belong to,
I must go back far from you,
To my country, to my place
Cause I think I forgot to close the gaz
I must go back to Saint Etienne...
I'm sorry, but my name is not Jean Paul,
It's William
William ! !
Sorry...
William ! !
Sorry ! !

Happy in Picardie if you stay with me
Please stay in Picardie, that's not so much pourri
Fatal Picardie, must I be so lonely ?
Fucking Picardie, mort au rat pays





(Merci à Malou pour cettes paroles)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Les Fatals Picards's song "I Live In Picardie" is a playful and humorous take on the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding the region of Picardie in France. The song follows a conversation between two individuals, one who is from Picardie and another who is not, who initially misunderstands and assumes that the singer lives on a boat. The singer clarifies that they live in Méru in Picardie and goes on to list various cultural references associated with the region such as the rallye and the pop group 2 be 3.


However, the tone of the song takes a more contemplative turn when the singer reflects on the suffering in the world and their own personal struggles, such as not being able to obtain a truck driver's permit. The song ends with a plea for the other person to stay with them and be happy in Picardie.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello,
Greetings


Hello,
Greetings


Where are you from ?
What's your place of origin?


I am from Picardie
My home is in Picardie.


What?
A request to repeat the previous statement.


I am from Picardie
My home is in Picardie.


WHAT?
A request to repeat the previous statement in a louder tone.


I am from Picardie
My home is in Picardie.


Oh you mean just like the "man of the Picardie"?
Ah, you mean similar to the man from Picardie?


Yes exactly, except I don't live on a peniche
Precisely, except that I don't reside on a barge.


So where do you live then?
May I inquire about your current residence?


Bah, I live in Picardie
Well, currently I reside in Picardie.


Just like the "man of the Picardie"?
Similar to the aforementioned gentleman from Picardie?


Yes, enfin, euh...
Yes, well, er...


I am from Picardie, the land of the rallye
I hail from Picardie, known for the rallye racing.


I am from Picardie, the land of 2 be 3
I am from Picardie, the birthplace of the musical trio 2 be 3.


I am from Picardie, you know Annie Cordy ?
I'm from Picardie, have you heard of Annie Cordy?


She's not from Picardie... just not like me
To clarify, she is not from Picardie; however, I hail from that region.


So you live on a boat then?
Do you reside on a boat?


I don't live on a boat I live in Méru in Picardie
I do not dwell on a vessel; my residence is in Méru, Picardie.


And when I look at the stars and you know it's the night
At nighttime, when I gaze at the stars,


I think about all the misery in the world and I think it's so unfair
The suffering in the world consumes my thoughts, and I find it extremely unjust.


And I could have been a camionneur if I only had the permit
Had I obtained the proper license, I could have become a truck driver.


And I think why? Why me? Why Picardie?
I ponder...why was I chosen? Why Picardie?


But I also think... you and me... maybe
However, I also contemplate... perhaps, you and I...


We could built a strong relationship based on mutual understanding
With mutual comprehension, perhaps we could forge a profound bond.


And be happy...
And find true happiness...


Happy in Picardie if you stay with me
If you accompany me, we can find joy in Picardie.


Please stay in Picardie, that's not so much pourri
Won't you remain in Picardie? It isn't all that bad.


Fatal Picardie, must I be so lonely?
Oh, Picardie, must I always be lonely?


Fucking Picardie, mort au rat pays
Damn Picardie, a land where rats die.


I am gened but, look Jean Paul, I'm not sure I can stay
I'm sorry, but Jean Paul, I am obligated to leave and am unsure if I can remain.


I've got to go back to where I belong to,
I must return to where I rightfully belong.


I must go back far from you,
I am compelled to leave, far from your vicinity.


To my country, to my place
To my homeland, to my haven.


Cause I think I forgot to close the gaz
For I believe I left the gas on.


I must go back to Saint Etienne...
I must make haste to Saint Etienne...


I'm sorry, but my name is not Jean Paul,
I apologize, but my name is not Jean Paul,


It's William!
I am indeed William!


Sorry...
Apologies...


William!!
Ah, William!


Sorry!!
I am truly sorry!


Happy in Picardie if you stay with me
If you accompany me, we can find joy in Picardie.


Please stay in Picardie, that's not so much pourri
Won't you remain in Picardie? It isn't all that bad.


Fatal Picardie, must I be so lonely?
Oh, Picardie, must I always be lonely?


Fucking Picardie, mort au rat pays
Damn Picardie, a land where rats die.




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